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2020 a very unusual year!
16 December 2020
News,
For all of us 2020 has been a really odd year to say the least. For us, the first lockdown was a real shock, I’m sure it was for everyone else and by April our …
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Falkland Fisher refit
31 August 2020
This the Falkland Fisher in the condition I bought it in. The hull is excellent with not a sign of any damage or age related scratches.Its spent most of its life probably sat on a …
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Blue Hulled Arran 16 Build.
19 September 2019
This is the first blue hulled boat I have built. I will run a blog of its build. This is the boat with the fendering riveted on awaiting fitting out. The first job was to …
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Orkney Strikeliner 16 refit red hull.
01 August 2019
Here is a Strikeliner 16 I bought in to refurbish. It needed new bearings before I drove it home. Always check to see by jacking the wheel up and spinning it. They make a distinctive …
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Orkney Strikeliner refit
28 June 2019
Highlander is an Orkney Strikeliner 16 which was bought by me for refit and resale. It was described as needing TLC which as I know normally means more work than expected. The boat was used …
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How to fit a cover to an Arran 16
18 December 2018
The tools you will need are an electric drill with 4mm drill bit a pencil, 4mm dia x 12mm pop rivets, turn buttons and hooks. I use an air powered pop rivet gun but most …
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